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Two people sustained injuries on Sunday morning after a loaded mini truck carrying perishable goods tipped over on the Third Mainland Bridge near the Unilag waterfront in Lagos. In an update on X, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the vehicle had been recovered, but the transfer of its cargo was still underway. “The vehicle involved in the earlier reported accident on the Third Mainland Bridge by Unilag waterfront inward the Island has been finally recovered.” “Trans loading of the goods is yet to be completed as we await another truck to complete the trans loading,” LASTMA…

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has listed three things Nigeria must do to beat Morocco in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday. Osayi-Samuel spoke to reporters after Nigeria’s AFCON quarter-final 2-0 win against Algeria on Saturday. According to the Birmingham City star, the Super Eagles must focus on themselves, keep believing in themselves and keep playing the way they are playing to beat Morocco. He also pointed out that the host nation has several great players in its squad. “A lot of people sleep on me. Nigeria’s win against Algeria was a big statement win, and I think Morocco will…

Super Eagles stars Akor Adams and Calvin Bassey paid homage to Nigerian football legends Jay-Jay Okocha and Finidi George on Saturday, recreating their iconic dance celebration after the team’s victory over Algeria. The duo’s tribute came moments after the Super Eagles reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing 2-0 win over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech. Adams and Bassey were spotted performing the memorable dance in a video shared by CAF Online via its Instagram page on Saturday, a routine originally made famous by Jayjay Okocha and Finidi George during Nigeria’s golden era…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a vehicle and motorcycle during a cult initiation in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement on Sunday in Akure, the state capital, that the arrested suspects are members of the Neo Black Movement group. He explained that the arrest was made on Thursday, January 8, after the command received credible intelligence from a concerned citizen that the group was planning to initiate new members. “Acting swiftly on the information, operatives of the command were mobilised and deployed using intelligence-led…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged Nigerians from the South, particularly the South-East, to unite behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that disunity could weaken the region’s bargaining power at the national level. Kalu made the call on Saturday during the South-East Stakeholders’ Meeting of the All Progressives Congress held in Enugu, Enugu State capital. He stressed the need for the region to present a common political front ahead of the next general elections, cautioning that internal divisions could leave the South-East without sufficient votes to negotiate its interests at the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has promised to deliver the Africa Cup of Nations title to Nigerian fans after the team’s impressive 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals, Sunday PUNCH reports. The Galatasaray striker scored the opening goal and provided the assist for Akor Adams’ second as Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals with a commanding performance at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. “To the Super Eagles fans, thank you so much for your support worldwide. This victory was not easy, and I’m happy the team got the win against Algeria,” Osimhen said in a video posted…

Malaysia has suspended access to Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country’s tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok’s image creation feature allowed users to sexualise pictures of women and children using simple text prompts. On Saturday, Indonesia became the first country to deny all access to the tool, which has been restricted to paying subscribers elsewhere. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a statement it had “directed a temporary restriction on access to the Grok artificial intelligence for users in Malaysia” with immediate effect. When an…

Inquiries about whether pensions can be paid in crypto have become one of the most frequent non-standard requests received by the Social Fund of Russia, a state-run institution responsible for managing Russia’s public pension system.In 2025, the Social Fund’s call center handled roughly 37 million calls, the vast majority related to routine matters such as pensions, benefits and maternity capital. However, operators also increasingly fielded questions about digital assets, according to a Saturday report from Rossiyskaya Gazeta (Russian Gazette), the official daily newspaper of the Russian government.Among the most common crypto-related inquiries were whether Russian citizens could receive pension payments…

TikTok star Kristy Scott’s estranged husband, Desmond Scott, has broken his silence on the influencer filing for divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage. “I want to begin by apologizing to Kristy, our family, and everyone who has been impacted by the public attention surrounding this situation,” Desmond, 31, announced via his Instagram Story on Saturday, January 10. “I know this news has been disappointing for many, and I’m truly sorry for the hurt it has caused.” He went on, “Kristy is the mother of my children, and that will always come first. I remain fully committed to being an…

For all the noise, history, and scars that usually accompany a Nigeria–Algeria showdown, this one passed with surprising calm. At the Stade de Marrakech, the Nigeria Super Eagles delivered a performance of authority and composure, dispatching Algeria 2–0 to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. It was not flawless. It was not ruthless in front of goal. But it was controlled, mature, and, most importantly, convincing. After a first half that saw Eric Chelle’s men waste a flurry of chances, Nigeria returned from the interval with renewed intensity and clarity, overwhelming Vladimir Petkovic’s…